A ryokan is a traditional Japanese Inn. Upon arrival, you trade your shoes for these slippers. Our rooms had tatmani mats for flooring, and a low table as the only furniture. We changed into a kimono while there, and were treated to a 2 1/2 hour keizeki dinner, served course by course. It was lovely, relaxing, and such a grand introduction to Japan! After dinner we returned to our rooms, to find the table gone and foutons on the floor for sleeping. When we left the next morning, the mama-san and her staff walked us out with a gracious smile and a bow. What a warm memory!!
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